Description
Chocolate granola is a delightful blend of crunchy oats and rich cocoa, perfect for breakfast or as a snack. This easy-to-make recipe lets you enjoy the wholesome goodness of homemade granola without any guilt. Packed with fiber from oats and healthy fats from nuts, it provides sustained energy throughout the day. You can customize your chocolate granola by adding dried fruits or seeds, making it versatile enough to suit your taste preferences. Whether you sprinkle it over yogurt, mix it into smoothies, or enjoy it straight from the jar, this chocolate granola will satisfy your cravings while keeping your taste buds happy. In less than an hour, you can whip up a batch that will last the week, ensuring that deliciousness is always within reach.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
- ½ cup maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, cocoa powder, and chopped nuts.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil and maple syrup until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto the lined baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through until golden brown.
- Allow cooling completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
– For added sweetness, mix in dried fruits like cranberries after baking.
– To achieve clumpier granola, press the mixture down firmly on the baking sheet before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (60g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg